Automated Data Plotter

This application dynamically generates many types of graphs derived from various IEM data sources. Feel free to use these generated graphics in whatever way you wish.

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1 Select a Chart Type

Choose from available chart types:

2 Configure Chart Options

Select Station:

Variable to Plot:

Image Pixel Size @100 DPI

Image Resolution (DPI) (50 to 500)

Select Output Format:

Plot Description:

This chart presents the rank a station's yearly summary value has against an unweighted population of available observations in the state. The green line is a simple average of the plot.

3 Generated Chart

Based on recent timings, plot generation averages 3 seconds. Please wait while your chart is being generated...

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IEM Daily Features using this plot

The IEM Daily Features found on this website often utilize plots found on this application. Here is a listing of features referencing this plot type.

21 Jun 2024: Des Moines on Low End
28 Jul 2022: Sioux City vs Iowa
21 Dec 2020: Spencer vs Iowa
05 Apr 2019: Ames representing Iowa